Fernglade - Forest Therapy Walk

Next date: Sunday, 06 April 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A Forest Therapy walk gives you a unique perspective and includes activities to help you relax, such as deep breathing, stretching and sensory immersion. Be inspired by science and poetry and finish up with a delicious cup of herbal tea. Acitivites will be tailored to bring health and harmony with the season.

Forest Therapy / Shinrin Yoku is an evidence based practice that can reduce the effects of stress, help to enhance your immune system and improve mood. Learn about how spending time in nature improves your health.
Shinrin Yoku North West has been bringing this experience of deep relaxation to NW Tasmania for over 3 years.

Who: The walk runs for 2 hours and is suitable for anyone with moderate fitness, who can walk inclines with loose surfaces. Not suitable for persons under 14.

Meet : At the beginning of the ‘Reserve Track’ to Rutherford Rd signage. From Massey-Green Drive, travel up Fern Glade rd, cross over the emu river bridge and enter Fern Glade via the second entry on the right. The track and small carpark is located on the left hand side before you get down to the main picnic area. Toilets are located at the main picnic area.

Bring : Clothing to be warm while standing, adequate footwear, drinking water and a raincoat to sit on.

Guide Elspeth Brock has worked for many years in horticulture and is a certified Forest Therapy Guide with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).

When

Sunday, 06 April 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, 08 June 2025 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunday, 07 September 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Meet: At the beginning of the ‘Reserve Track’ to Rutherford Rd signage. To get there drive over the emu river bridge and enter Fern Glade via the second entry on the right. The track and small carpark is located on the left hand side before you get to the main picnic area.

Fern Glade Reserve, Fernglade Rd, Stowport, 7320, View Map and directions

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